[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1532-H1533]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LAUREN ZIEGLER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Babin) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I am here today to share a bittersweet 
message. Over 6 years ago, I interviewed Ms. Lauren Ziegler for the job 
of legislative assistant. I saw something rare and special in Lauren, 
and she proved it from her very first day on the job.
  As my colleagues will attest, Capitol Hill is overflowing with many 
talented people, but few possess the ability to do it all and to do it 
well and to do it with a smile, and that sums up Lauren Ziegler.
  Lauren rose from a junior L.A. position to become our legislative 
director and our deputy chief of staff. However, for me, her most 
significant role has been as one of my most trusted advisers. In truth, 
I can think of no one who has better advised me over the years.
  From day one, Lauren understood that our number one mission was to 
serve the needs and the interests of the good people of the Texas 36th 
Congressional District. I have received countless compliments from 
folks in Texas and here in Washington regarding the quality of her 
work. Frankly, I am shocked that no other office stole Lauren away from 
us. I am sure many have tried.

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  Lauren's loyalty was true to the Babin team. She has served us and 
Texas' 36th District with all of her heart. For that, we are very 
grateful.
  Lauren's heart belongs to the Sunshine State. She will be returning 
home to Florida soon to continue serving our Nation in a different 
capacity at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
  I have no doubt that, at NASA, Lauren Ziegler's rare and special 
qualities will contribute to their abilities to break barriers, explore 
the unknown, and send mankind back to the Moon and to places that we 
have never been before. I look forward to watching her future unfold 
down in Florida.
  I hope that Lauren will look back on her time here in Washington with 
as much fondness for us as we have for her.

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  Lauren, you will always be part of Team Babin and an honorary member 
of the Babin family. I am very proud of you, and I am very proud to 
have been part of your history. Thank you for a job well done.
  God bless.

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